Dive Into Adventure This World Book Day!
One of the best activities on World Book Day is the act of dressing up like your favourite character. We put our heads together to come up with ideas for some of our favourite international books. Today, we're highlighting four incredible book series that offer a fantastic range of adventures for readers of all ages. Get ready to explore hidden worlds, become a teenage spy, solve mysteries with lizard detectives, and chase your football dreams!
Dress-up ideas for World Book Day
It’s almost time to say Happy World Book Day, fellow book lovers!
In South Africa, we rejoice in this day to celebrate the joy of reading and to emphasize the importance of literacy. World Book and Copyright Day is observed globally on 23 April, a date chosen by UNESCO. Along with many other organisations, we set this day aside and use it to get South African children excited about books and to promote a lifelong love of reading.
One of the best activities on World Book Day is the act of dressing up like your favourite character. We put our heads together to come up with ideas for some of our favourite international books. Today, we're highlighting four incredible book series that offer a fantastic range of adventures for readers of all ages. Get ready to explore hidden worlds, become a teenage spy, solve mysteries with lizard detectives, and chase your football dreams!
1. Where's Wally? (or Where's Waldo?) - The Ultimate Search:
Get ready to test your observation skills with the classic Where's Wally? series! Each page is a visual feast, packed with intricate illustrations and hilarious characters. Can you spot Wally hiding amongst the crowds? Follow this link for more information on this series.
- Dress-up Idea: Grab a red and white striped sweater, a pair of jeans, a bobble hat, and round glasses to become the elusive Wally! If possible, add a cane (ask a grandparent for help). Or, create your own unique character to blend into the vibrant scenes.
2. Alex Rider - Spy Thrills and Action:
Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series is perfect for those who crave action-packed adventures. Follow the thrilling escapades of a teenage spy as he navigates the dangerous world of international espionage. Follow this link for more information on this series.
- Dress-up Idea: A sleek black outfit, a toy gadget watch, and a determined expression will transform you into a young secret agent. Don't forget your spy gadgets!
3. Investigators - Laugh-Out-Loud Mysteries:
Join Mango and Brash, the hilarious lizard detectives from John Patrick Green's Investigators series, as they solve crimes with plenty of wit and humor. This graphic novel series is sure to keep you entertained. Follow this link for more information on this series.
- Dress-up Idea: Green lizard face paint, a trench coat, and a magnifying glass will turn you into a quirky investigator. Bring along a notepad to jot down those vital clues! Bonus: Visit the Pan Macmillan UK website for a free downloadable mask.
4. Ultimate Football Hero - Dream Big on the Pitch:
For all the football fans out there, Matt Oldfield's Ultimate Football Hero series is a must-read. These stories capture the excitement of the game and the determination of young footballers chasing their dreams. Follow this link for more information on this series.
- Dress-up Idea: Your favourite football jersey, shorts, and football boots are all you need to step onto the pitch as a football hero. Add some face paint in your team's colours for extra spirit!
These four series offer a diverse range of reading experiences, from visual puzzles to thrilling spy adventures, humorous mysteries, and inspiring sports stories. So, pick up a book, get creative with your costume, and celebrate the joy of reading this World Book Day!